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angelic712's review against another edition
5.0
Even after all this time, the criminal justice system is still unequal between races.
guinness74's review
3.0
A disturbing detail of lynching and the complete lack of interest by the non-black community in the late 19th century. It is truly frightening that this was somehow acceptable and nearly "the norm" for a considerable length of time. Wells' indignation comes through clearly, however, the statistical evidence of the criminal activity makes for a dry read.
shaunadiane's review
4.0
Very heavy content. It was extremely hard to read at times. But with that being said, it's important learning material. This is American history and we can't ignore it.
rtwilliams16's review against another edition
4.0
A longer treatment on the subject of lynchings by Ida B. Wells-Barnett. It should be read after [b:Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases|6970597|Southern Horrors Lynch Law in All Its Phases|Ida B. Wells-Barnett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348445167l/6970597._SY75_.jpg|7210033]. Wells-Barnett uses cotemporary news sources and data to show why Black people were lynched in America. Two of the chapters in the book presents data on the people who were lynched, date, location, and for what "alleged crime" that was committed. The descriptions of the lynchings were very vivid and brutal. Wells-Barrett finds that 69% Blacks were lynched for "crimes" other than rape between the years 1882-1894. One of the powerful sections of this book was the testimony of a white man named Rev. King who witnessed a lynching and was disgusted by it, especially when he saw children were brought to attend. When he demanded that the mob send the children home the mob responded "let them learn a lesson". A sad and terrible example of how racism is passed down to the next generation.
snowlilly's review
5.0
cheating but not really since I read it all. more people need to read this presently. I wonder if Stephen King was influenced by Wells because use too much detail in their writing.
peachani's review
challenging
informative
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Hate crime and Racism
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
5.0
This is the type of book that really doesn't merit anything less than 5 stars, but you can't say you enjoyed it. Wells book should be read simply for what it tells you and how it educates you. Lynching, it seems, is not being taught much or well in schools. For instance, I have students who have no idea about "Strange Fruit". They know what lynching is, but seem to have an idea that it was a hiccup.
They should read Wells book.
My teachers made sure we knew about it, looking back this was most likely because one of them was a descendent of Sally Hemmings (and Jefferson) and one had grand parents who were murdered in the Holocaust. But even with that education there was much here that I didn't know. For instance, some people were lynched for wife beating. Wife beating. For proposing.
Honesty, just read it.
They should read Wells book.
My teachers made sure we knew about it, looking back this was most likely because one of them was a descendent of Sally Hemmings (and Jefferson) and one had grand parents who were murdered in the Holocaust. But even with that education there was much here that I didn't know. For instance, some people were lynched for wife beating. Wife beating. For proposing.
Honesty, just read it.
sbletham's review against another edition
5.0
Still as relevant today as when it was written. Never forget.